Rough week

Monday - I took Monday off because... well, no particular reason..... just too much to do. 


Tuesday - Stroller Strides class in morning, ran a 5K practice run with Girls on the Run group


Wednesday - Treadmill run - UGH! It was so hard! Haven't run on the treadmill in months and it was really hard. Not sure why, but not looking forward to getting on it again. 


Thursday - Jillian Michaels ab workout


Friday - 4 mile run in the brisk 33 degree morning air! Wow, cold, but wow, CW-X pants were AWESOME!


Saturday - 10 mile run! Did great. Felt great until the last mile. Knee hurt a little off and on and could have even gone faster, but Kelley couldn't. Didn't have any soreness on Sunday - perfect!


Sunday - off

Running with Michael

I took Michael for a run in the single stroller this afternoon. I had planned on running tomorrow morning, but was informed by my husband that he had to leave for work too early (even though I had asked him last week if I could get in a run since he'll be out of town all week). Anyway, it was a gorgeous day so I figured I'd just go. The tires were flat so had to get them aired up. It made it seem like I was barely pushing anything. It was quite bumpy and frustrating to run along sidewalks, but Michael thought it was fun. It would be so much better if there was a nice path to run down...guess I'll have to drive up the road. We did 5.5 miles and I let him run at the end through the field - he loved it! 

Holy hills!

We were camping this weekend at Chippokes State Park, so I snuck in a run while the boys napped on Saturday afternoon. It was a gorgeous run along the James River and it made me jealous that I can't run like that all the time. There were 2 major hills that were tough give that there are practically no hills on any of my normal runs. But I still did ok on time for a 4 miler. 

My arms are jello!

Went to a specialty class today focusing on arms and they are already sore!!!




Signed up for a 100 mile winter challenge....with that and the races, I'm determined to stay running this winter! Just need to find time for abs!

Chilly run

I knew I had to get my run in first thing if I was going to get it done yesterday. It was chilly and foggy, so I ran in the neighborhood (didn't want to risk dying so early in the morning). It was hard to get going fast and I think it's because I don't give my body much time to wake up. Did 4 miles at a 9:02 pace. At least I got it done!

Wow, they weigh a lot!

Did Stroller Strides class and boy, do my boys weigh a lot! It feels like I'm pushing 100 pounds, oh wait, I probably am. They each weigh 35 pounds and with the weigh of their 500 toys and the stroller, it probably is 100 pounds. Anyway, it makes me appreciate when I run without them, but also gives me a better workout so I guess I'll take it. 

Just another run

Today was a 4 mile run with some wind. It was gorgeous out and I ended up hot and sweaty. But I kept my pace under 8:45 the whole time. I'm amazed at myself that I'm able to keep up the runs and keep getting faster!! Yeah!!